Rehabilitation considerations of prosthetic fittings for Kaposi's sarcoma amputees

Purpose : We report on cutaneous limb manifestations of Kaposi's sarcoma an d the secondary infection of these lesions that necessitated five lower-lim b amputations. Method: The cases are briefly described and prosthetic adaptations in respe ct to pressure, traction and sweating on the skin are considered. Results : All four patients ambulated initially; one lady died, the double amputee stopped walking owing to the excessive physical demand, and two pat ients ambulate freely. Conclusion : Special considerations to the cutaneous/ prosthesis interface are necessary in order to provide these patients with optimal ambulatory ab ility.